Infrastructure Will Be Key To Unlocking Electric Aircraft Access in Cities

Infrastructure Will Be Key To Unlocking Electric Aircraft Access in Cities - FutureFlight Explainer

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New types of electric aircraft will soon bring air services much closer to where we live and work. But the advanced air mobility revolution will require a lot of new infrastructure, such as vertiports for eVTOL aircraft and short takeoff and landing runways to connect smaller communities. Experts are laying the ground work for how cities can prepare for moving people and cargo by air in more efficient and sustainable ways.
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@peteregan3862 2 жыл бұрын

We should expect to park eVTOL very close together in city 'carparks' - perhaps the 'carparks' will have moving trolleys to shift them from a take-off/landing pad to a charging point. We should expect to see them parked millimetres apart. So 100 parking spaces in the same space as a 100 car spaces. As they will be made of carbon-fibre, they will have a lower weight than an EV and a similar-sized battery. They should use the same plugs as EVs. The roofs of large railway stations and large carparks will likely be ideal. They are likely to have, or get, major electrical infrastructure.

@eVTOLinnovation 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview, thanks!

@jamallaidley4718 2 жыл бұрын

Nice One 👍

@almerindaromeira8352 2 жыл бұрын

Throughput is lower than a Taxi. The 10 minutes I gain in the air I lose in the queue... It's inefficient and unproven. Safety seems not up to regular aviation standards and why should a city develop this instead of a tram or metro? Not only that but the target seems to be north America where people live far away from everything and where noise downtown doesn't bother residents, as there are none. In Asia or Europe this will be outright prohibited

@darioteves1389 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent channel. Thanks and congratulations.

@mohammedelyas142 11 ай бұрын

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@dorecannon2851 2 жыл бұрын

Start small. Learn first, then grow and expand.

@DanFrederiksen 2 жыл бұрын

London city has 1650meter paved runway. That is not stol. And every multiunit building is an obvious landing place for a light EVTOL. You just have to avoid the legacy thinking of making it 4-6 seats like existing helicopters. Single seat. That way vehicle weight can be less than 300kg with corresponding minimal noise footprint. A good design could even be used on the ground in urban areas. No more disruptive than a few seconds of chainsaw or motorcycle revving. A deep swoosh, 1 g surplus acceleration and no run up. No idle. Not like a clumsy helicopter. I'm concerned by the quality of judgment of the people in charge. Or lack of same.

@DanFrederiksen 2 жыл бұрын

@Will Swift good question. you'd need automatic charging locations as many places as possible. Designated landing spot roofs could also have stalls where they park and charge.

@DanFrederiksen 2 жыл бұрын

@Will Swift you'd be wise to consult me, yes. Don't expect to employ me full time though. I seem to be able to see what should be trivial to everyone yet escapes most everyone for decades despite me pointing it out.

@ayoubes-salehy8980 2 жыл бұрын

Great video , can I contact you?

@christopherwarsh 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure people will love hearing monster bees flying all around their apartments all hours of the day…

@andyb2339 2 жыл бұрын

The helipad they show at 3:51 is actually Brooklyn Bridge park. NYC already has plans to reduce existing helicopter traffic, I think there is zero chance these new vehicles will be allowed to land on the surface.

@Adrian-uc4ox 2 жыл бұрын

You haven't done your research,

@rscott2247 11 ай бұрын

Maybe if you're lucky you'll get stung !

@wheijden1 9 ай бұрын

I agree but I think it will still happen, just like flying monster birds and people living close to roads. Who’d want to live there?

@jfrench3826 3 ай бұрын

Imagine being able to get into any zone and walk off within minutes of any core area of a major city.

@Mg-hy5di 2 жыл бұрын

Cheaper than an uber, hey. I just googled London heliport landing fees "Landings are currently £550 +VAT. Also After 15 minutes on the ground, the helicopter has a £300 parking charge levied on it". I expect their targeting angel investors who know no better.

@kapitanbonk4221 2 жыл бұрын

but who will build the roads?

@savagecub 2 жыл бұрын

And if there are any reports of icing those things are GROUNDED.

@tm-uz7md 2 жыл бұрын

If you have seen The Fifth Element, Bruce Willis shows us what the future holds. Stinkier, noiser cities where people will hole up with their electronic devices and have to get away periodically to the bucolic countryside.

@rscott2247 11 ай бұрын

I liked Deckered's vehicle in the first Bladerunner flick 1982 !